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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 178.90 Cr
More than 4.80 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.68%
4,362 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 54,118
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.73%
With the administration of more than 4.80 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 178.90 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 2,07,51,079 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,02,132
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2nd Dose
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99,76,076
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Precaution Dose
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42,46,421
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,10,499
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2nd Dose
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1,74,60,733
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Precaution Dose
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63,89,301
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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5,54,05,474
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2nd Dose
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3,09,62,112
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,26,01,749
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2nd Dose
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44,98,37,567
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,24,08,724
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2nd Dose
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18,14,43,266
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,65,14,228
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2nd Dose
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11,29,95,122
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Precaution Dose
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1,00,08,483
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Precaution Dose
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2,06,44,205
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Total
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1,78,90,61,887
9,620 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,23,98,095.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.68%.
4,362 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 54,118. Active cases constitute 0.13% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 6,12,926 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 77.34 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.73% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 0.71%.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Bookings for daily flights from Darbhanga to start by month end: Hardeep S Puri
Airport a boon for 22 districts of North Bihar: Civil Aviation Minister
Boost to regional air connectivity under UDAN scheme
Civil Aviation Minister reviews Darbhanga and Deoghar airport work on ground
The bookings for daily flights will start by end of September from Darbhanga to Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, said Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, MoS, I/C, Civil Aviation. After reviewing the groundwork of Darbhanga airport in Bihar, he informed that the flight operations will begin in the first week of November, before the auspicious festival of Chhath Puja. He further said that this a boon for 22 districts of North Bihar.
Civil Aviation Minister reviewed the progress and construction status of the Darbanga airport along with Shri Gopal Jee Thakur, MP, Darbhanga, Shri Ashok Yadav, MP, Madhubani, Shri Pradeep Singh Kharola, Secretary, MoCA Shri Arvind Singh, Chairman AAI and other officials.
Expressing satisfaction over the progress of work of Darbhanga airport, Shri Puri said that most of the work at the airport is almost complete. He added that arrival and departure halls, check-in facility, conveyor belt etc have already been installed and remaining work will be completed before end October. Spicejet has already been awarded this route under RCS-UDAN.
Shri Puri emphasized that the Prime Minister's vision of 'Hawai chappal se hawai jahaz tak' continues to transform lives. He said that while the work on ground is in full swing in Darbhanga, other processes are also going ahead. Flight calibration by Spicejet took place today while the Minister was at the Darbhanga Airport.
After reviewing the status of Deoghar airport in Jharkhand, Shri Puri said that the work at the Deogarh airport is at an advanced stage and will be completed on schedule. He had extensive discussions with MP Shri Nishikant Dubey. Shri Puri said that the airport would be operationalised very soon. He added that the Government would be taking some key decisions in this regard by next week.
Apart from providing aviation connectivity to the Santhal region, the airport in Deoghar which is strategically located to provide connectivity to Patna, Kolkata and Bagdogra will also be able to serve people from Bhagalpur and Jamui districts of Bihar.
The Minister has stated that this is one more step under the ambitious UDAN Scheme to provide air connectivity to the interior regions of the country under the motto 'Sab Uden, Sab Juden.'
Ministry of Power
BIJLI MAHOTSAV AND UJALA DIWAS CELEBRATED IN BISHNUPUR
On the occasion of Celebration of “Ujjawal Bharat, Ujjawal Bhavishya– Power @ 2047” under ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, Bishnupur District observed Bijli Mahotsav & Ujala Diwas organized by Ministry of Power and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India in association with Government of Manipur. The celebration was held at Kwasiphai Mamang Community Hall in Bishnupur today.
Education and Law & Legislative Affairs Minister, Shri Th. Basanta Kumar Singh graced the function as the Chief Guest while Smt. Irengbam Nalini Devi, MLA Oinam AC, Shri Thiyam Dilip Meitei, Member, Nachou Zilla Parishad and Smt. Thoudam Ahanbi Devi, Pradhan, Khoijuman Kwasiphai Gram Panchayat, Deputy Commissioner, Bishnupur Shri Lourembam Bikram, Divisional Forest Officer, Dr. S. Rebika were the Guests of Honour at the function.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Th. Basanta Kumar stressed the importance of energy conservation as the day-to-day quality of life improved with access to energy. The Minister also maintained that electricity is one of the main indicators of a State or a country’s development. Stating that irresponsible consumption of power adversely impacted consumers’ electric bills as well as the power distribution of the country, the Minister urged the gathering to conserve energy for the benefit of the future generation and the country.
Deputy Commissioner, Bishnupur Shri Lourembam Bikram stated that power sector reforms over the years have ensured power supply even to the remotest corners now. He also informed that the introduction of the pre-paid meter system has considerably enhanced revenue collection in the State. Suggesting that adoption of simple measures like shifting from CFL bulbs to LED will significantly contribute to energy conservation efforts, the DC urged the people for cooperation and support.
During the celebration, various beneficiaries of electrification schemes shared their testimonies in the interactive session. Short films were screened on Universal Household Electrification, Village Electrification, Distribution System Strengthening, Capacity Addition, One Nation One Grid, Renewable Energy, Consumer Rights and a film on State Achievement. Nukkad Natak and cultural performances were the other highlights of the function.
Shri H. Bobby Sharma, ADM Bishnupur, Satyam Takhellambam, Additional SP, Bishnupur, SDOs/BDOs, Dr. Thokchom Jayshree, General Manager, NHPC, Loktak Power Station and District Nodal Officer, Bishnupur, Shri Laishram Joykumar Singh, Deputy General Manager, MSPDCL, Bishnupur Division, DLOs, villagers, officials concerned and staff of the Bishnupur District Administration and MSPDCL attended today’s celebration.
Ministry of Education
IIT Indore students accorded grand welcome at NIT Manipur campus
Under the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Yuva Sangam’ programme, a government of India initiative, a group of students from IIT Indore from across the districts of Madhya Pradesh were accorded a grand welcome at the Bir Tikendrajit International Airport by officials and students of NIT Manipur. The students of IIT Indore were overwhelmed by the reception accorded to them by NIT Manipur and students. A team of 49 students from Madhya Pradesh reached Imphal  on Monday to encourage interaction and dialogue between Madhya Pradesh and Manipur. The team also comprised of 26 boys and 23 girls and 6 officials of IIT Indore. The team will stay in Manipur till April 2 to understand and explore the rich culture and tradition of Manipur.
Students from about 25 districts of Madhya Pradesh are included in this team. The emphasis will be on increasing the exchange of rich cultural and traditional and ideas between the two states through this visit. Along with this, emphasis will also be laid on promotion of tourism, tradition, progress, technology and mutual contact. A felicitation program was organized at the NIT Manipur campus to welcome the students of IIT Indore. Students from IIT Indore later on went to see and took part in the evening aarti programme of Govindjee Temple. In the evening, the team had an opportunity to explore Marjing Polo complex.
Speaking on the occasion, the Registrar of NIT Manipur Prof.Kh.Tomba Singh, expressed happiness that the ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Yuva Sangam’ is able to connect people from various parts of the country. He also applauded the initiative of the Government of India, which aims to establish an interrelationship between the youth of the North Eastern States and the rest of India. The event was organized under the ambit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' and 11 higher education institutions from the North East and 14 from the rest of the country have been linked for reciprocal visits. During the 5 days stay, the contingent from IIT Indore will be visiting various historical sites and popular tourist destination including Keibul Lamjao National Park, the only floating national park in the world.
Ministry of Defence
MoD approves procurement of 26 defence items only from local suppliers to boost ‘Make in India’
Government has issued Public Procurement  Order 2017 vide Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion  Notification No.P-45021/2/2017-B.E.-II dated 15.06.2017  to encourage ‘Make in India’ and to promote manufacturing and production of goods and services in India.
Under this order, Department of Defence Production , Ministry of Defence has so far notified 127 items where purchase preference is given to local suppliers as per PPP-MII 2017. In order to further encourage procurement from local suppliers, 26 items out of 127 already notified, have now been notified under clause 3 of the Public Procurement  Order 2017 and henceforth, procuring entities shall procure these items only from local suppliers, irrespective of purchase value, provided that the local suppliers meet the Minimum Local Content  as prescribed for each item.
List of items is as follows:
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Sl. No.
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Items
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Minimum Local Content
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Items used in Shipbuilding Industry
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Helo Landing Grid
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60%
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Doors 
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60%
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Gemini Inflatable Boat
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60%
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Oil Pumps
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50%
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Battery Loading Trolley
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50%
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Sacrificial Zinc Anode Flanges
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50%
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Fibre Glass Cloth –E Grade
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50%
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High temperature Gasket
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50%
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Other items used in defence manufacturing Industry
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6mm to 100mm thickness Weldox Plate
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50%
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6mm to 100mm thickness Hardox Plate
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50%
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Electric Motor 
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40%
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Cable Assemblies 
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40%
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MASS -R118)
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40%
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MODULATOR 
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40%
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Dual Switched Amplifier 
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40%
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Belleville Springs No. 2A46M 109-55
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50%
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Sealing Ring 008-012-25 GCF TM-589C
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50%
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Sealing Ring 012-016-25 GCF TM-589C
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50%
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Sealing Ring 030-038-46 GCF TM-589C
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50%
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Sealing Ring 038-046-46 GCF TM-589C
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50%
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Sealing Ring 046-048-46 GCF TM-589C
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50%
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Sealing Ring 048-056-46 GCF TM-589C
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50%
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Sealing Ring 060-070-58 GCF TM-589C
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50%
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Sealing Ring 065-075-58 GCF TM-589C
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50%
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Sealing Ring 085-095-58 GCF TM-
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50%
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Sealing Ring 100-110-58 GCF TM-589C
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50%
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Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Grievance cell of MoFPI resolves 581 out of 585 issues received from industry amid Covid-19 situation
Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal holds regular video conferences with food processing industry stakeholders to assess situation at ground level
The grievance cell of Ministry of Food Processing Industries has been able to close and resolve 581 issues out of 585 received, with proactive approach and timely redressal. The task force has been taking up these issues with the respective state governments and other relevant authorities including Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Home Affairs. The task force have also been in constant touch with leading industry associations and food processors across states to address any issues / challenges faced by food and allied industry so that it can run at maximum capacities. Grievances or any problems faced by Food Processing Sector, in either disruption of production or supply chain, during nationwide Covid-19 lockdown can be mailed at covidgrievance-mofpi[at]gov[dot]in.
A dedicated task force and a grievance cell was set up in the Ministry, which consisted of senior officials of the Ministry and members of Invest India. Industry could reach out to the grievance cell directly or through various industry associations. The major issues which were received at the grievance cell included issues related to
- Plant shutdowns due to lockdown
- Logistics related issues, warehouse shutdown
- Non availability of labour
- Movement of staff and workers
Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries has chaired a series of video conferences with the industry associations, cold chain developers, exporters etc. on a regular basis for monitoring the situation at ground level.
The Ministry received various issues during VC interactions with cold chain promoters, on which the task force has promptly reacted and have taken up the issues with all the relevant stakeholders. Various steps were taken keeping in mind the necessities of food and allied industry to recoup with the new normalcy.
MoFPI is also a member of the Empowered Committee on Logistics and Supplies, and has been working to ensure that harvested agriculture produce can be supplied to the industry so that farmers are benefitted. Ministry of Food Processing Industries has taken several measures to ensure that the Food Processing Industry has been impacted minimally due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Bajrang Puniya for winning his third consecutive Commonwealth Games Medal
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Bajrang Puniya for winning his third consecutive Commonwealth Games medal. Bajrang Puniya clinched the Gold medal in 65 kg wrestling at CWG, 2022.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“The talented Bajrang Puniya is synonymous with consistency and excellence. He wins a Gold at the Birmingham CWG. Congratulations to him for the remarkable feat, his 3rd consecutive CWG medal. His spirit and confidence is inspiring. My best wishes always.”
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
NCST team to visit sonbhadra, u.p. on 22nd july 2019 to inquire into the incident of killings of 10 persons belonging to Scheduled Tribes
It has come to the notice of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes through Print and Electronic Media on 18.07.2019 that 10 persons belonging to Scheduled Tribes have been killed and several injured over a land dispute in Umbha village of Sonbhadra District of Uttar Pradesh. Keeping in view of the seriousness of the incident, the Commission issued notices to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, UP and District Collector and SP of Sonbhadra District to send factual and action taken report in the matter. The Commission has also decided to visit the place of incident, meet the family members of deceased and injured persons and to hold meeting with the Administrative and Police officers in the District.
Accordingly, a team of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes comprising of Dr. Nand Kumar Sai, Chairperson, Smt. Maya Chintamn Ivnate, Member, Shri S. K. Ratho, Joint Secretary to Govt. of India and Shri R.K. Dubey, Assistant Director will visit Sonbhadra District to inquire into the incident. The team will visit Umbha village in the forenoon of 22.07.2019 and meet the victims. In the afternoon, the team will hold a meeting with Divisional Commissioner, Mirzapur, Addl. Director General of Police, Varanasi Range, District Collector and Superintendent of Police of Sonbhadra District.
Ministry of Defence
GOC-in-C Southern Command visits Shivneri Brigade
Pune, 9 August 2021
Lt Gen JS Nain, GOC-in-C Southern Command visited Shivneri Brigade on 9 Aug 2021. The General Officer inspected the Foreign Training Node Infrastructure and was briefed on the modalities of conduct of forthcoming Foreign Training Exercises. He interacted with troops & exhorted them to maintain a high level of combat readiness. He also complimented the formation for its efforts in recently concluded OP VARSHA 21 wherein nearly 2300 persons were evacuated and provided medical aid.
The General Officer laid emphasis on operational effectiveness, tri services synergy and cooperation with sister services to gain a holistic picture of the situation for a better and effective response to any contingency. He further highlighted the requirement of integrated training to enhance the capability to fight effectively. He motivated all ranks to keep working hard and maintain a high level of operational readiness.PIB Pune -M.Iyengar/D.Rane
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare organizes “Shramdan- Swachhata hi Seva” event at Nehru Park, Niti Marg, New Delhi
Under the leadership of Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, the event witnesses great participation in cleanliness activities by all Officers/employees of department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare
As part of the " Ek Tareekh- Ek Ghanta" a national level "Swachhta Hi Sewa" programme, Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS  along with Sh. V. Srinivas, Secretary , Sh. S. N. Mathur, Additional Secretary  and all officials of DoPPW participated in Shramdaan and planted trees on 1st October, 2023 at Nehru Park, Niti Marg, New Delhi as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. In his motivating message Dr. Jitendra Singh said that cleanliness drive is not only a government initiative but now has become a mass movement.
On this occasion Shri V. Srinivas, Secretary , Sh. S. N. Mathur, Additional Secretary  and all other official of Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare paid Swachhanjali to Mahata Gandhi.
As part of the 'Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta' program, all DOPPW employees contributed voluntarily to clean the park. This phase of Swachh Bharat Mission is highlighted with Prime Minister’s Vision of “Garbage Free India”. In pursuance to the vision of Prime Minister, the department has organized this event with active participation of the Officers/Officials of the Department led by Secretary  Shri V. Srinivas.
The department has undertaken an extensive Swachhta Campaign across India though Central Government Pensioners’ Associations and their affiliated Association. All 50 Central Government Pensioners’ Associations actively participated in “Swachhta Shramdaan” on 1st October, 2023 all over the Country.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds India’s best ever performance at Asian Games in the last 60 years
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded India’s best ever performance at Asian Games in the last 60 years with the highest ever medal tally of 107. Shri Modi hailed the unwavering determination, relentless spirit and hard work of the players.
The Prime Minister posted on X:
“What a historic achievement for India at the Asian Games!
The entire nation is overjoyed that our incredible athletes have brought home the highest ever total of 107 medals, the best ever performance in the last 60 years.
The unwavering determination, relentless spirit and hard work of our players have made the nation proud. Their victories have given us moments to remember, inspired us all and have reaffirmed our commitment to excellence.”
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Food Corporation of India’s role in ensuring food security during Covid pandemic lauded
FCI records all time high wheat procurement of 433.44 lakh MT
Direct Online Transfer of MSP to farmers account implemented in all 24 procuring states
Mumbai | November 24, 2021
The Food Corporation of India  has played a pivotal role in ensuring food security during the Covid pandemic. During the Rabi Marketing Season 2021-22, the Corporation has recorded an all time high wheat procurement of 433.44 lakh MT, recording 11% increase over last year’s procurement.
Speaking at an event organized to commemorate the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in Mumbai today, FCI Executive Director  R P Singh said the Corporation was the back bone of free foodgrain distribution to the poor under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. Under the Scheme, foodgrains @ 5 kg. per person per month was distributed to the 80 crore beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act.
“Between April 2020 and November 2021 a record 598.87 lakh MT of foodgrains was allocated out of which 565.47 lakh MT grains were lifted” Shri Singh said. He paid tributes to the FCI employees who tackled several challenges during the pandemic, including acute shortage of hands, in ensuring timely transportation of food grains.
Shri Gopal Shetty, MP, who was the Chief Guest at the event lauded the role played by FCI during the Covid 19 pandemic and said “because of the extraordinary performance of Food Corporation of India, food grains could reach to the beneficiaries across India.
Meanwhile the Centre has today decided to extend the free food grains supply under PMGKAY scheme by another four months till March 2022, with an estimated outlay of Rs 53,334 crore.
One Nation, One MSP, One DBT becomes a reality
Speaking about the Direct Benefit Transfer, Shri R P Singh said, Prime Minister’s ‘One Nation, One MSP, One DBT’ vision has a become a reality across the country from this year. He said Direct Online transfer of MSP to farmers’ bank account has been implemented in all procuring states during the current Rabi Marketing Season of 2021-22. “The empowered farmers are no more dependent upon middlemen and are receiving the payment of their produce directly into their Bank accounts without delay or deductions” he added.
Speaking about the performance of West Zone, Shri R P Singh informed that though wheat procurement has been traditionally dominated by Punjab, during 2020-21 season, Madhya Pradesh surpassed the northern state become No 1 in wheat procurement.
Shri Singh also informed that, beginning Kharif Marketing Season 2021-22, all procurement portals in 24 procuring States has been integrated with a Central Food grains Procurement Portal to share identified Minimum Threshold Parameters such as online registration of farmers, verification of land records, digitization of mandi operations, MSP transfer and CMR/Wheat delivery management.
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